PA system
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of PA system
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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The following year he made Plant a PA system for Led Zeppelin to tour the United States and in 1970, Black Sabbath used Laney amplifiers during the recording of their eponymous debut.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026
“No whining today,” Crist said through a PA system.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2025
Within the first 30 minutes of walking into my first dog show, I heard someone over the PA system say, "Will all the German Shepherd bitches report to Gate 4," or whatever.
From Salon ● Apr. 23, 2024
Nelson Mandela, who reportedly piped her music through the PA system of Robben Island while he was incarcerated there.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 29, 2024
As if on cue, the PA system crackled to life.
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
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